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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.54, 12,768.36 and 5,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.54, 12,768.36 and 5,273.88 is: 7,277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.54 : 12,768.36 = 5,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.54/12,768.36 = 5,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.54x = 12,768.36 × 5,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.54x = 67,338,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,338,798.44/9,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.87

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